Soundproof the City: Finding peace and quiet in a noisy city
“If I were to start a second career, I’d go into soundproofing, especially in a city like New York, where more and more people are working from home and discovering just how thin the walls can be,” commented Vickey Barron, Compass real estate broker. She continued, “Something might look beautiful... Friday, May 30, 2025
Open Houses: Discounted homes to tour include Central Park West castle condo up for auction
April showers are supposed to bring May flowers, but they seemed to continue into May 2025: More than half the month recorded precipitation, and temperatures seemed a little cooler than expected. But as May gives way to June this weekend, New York City comes alive with an eclectic mix of festival... Friday, May 30, 2025
'Deal Fell Through' — How to avoid a failed close + NYC homes 'back on the market'
In most markets, only a small percentage of contracts (on average, 1.5 to 4 percent) are canceled, but under exceptional circumstances, canceled contracts can spike. In March 2020, at the start of the pandemic, for example, 18 percent of contracts in the United States were canceled, and in early ... Thursday, May 29, 2025